Godric Gryffindor

    Godric Gryffindor was a pureblood wizard born in June, more or less a thousand years ago. He and his family lived in Africa for some time, away from the witch-hating English Muggles of the time. It was on the remote plain that Godric discovered the wonder of African wildlife. He especially enjoyed watching the lion prides on the prowl. Godric was adventurous, and sometimes mischievious, so it was not uncommon for him to sneak into the wilderness. Yet he was so noble that his parents could hardly get mad at him.

    Godric was taught wizardry by his would-be-profesor father, who often went on about how there should be a proper wizards` school for the children. Godric was fond of his father, who tried to be strict, but often ended up skipping lessons or cracking jokes with adventurous Godric.  When Godric turned eighteen, he returned to England on his own. He went to live in Hogsmeade, which he`d heard was near an enchanted forest. It interested Godric to see if this was mere Muggle lore or if he might find other wizards nearby. He met young raven-haired Salazar Slytherin in a tavern, and they became friends. This was because Godric first found Salazar to have the same adventurous spirit as he did, though later he discovered it to be a willingness to do anything for himself.

    Nevertheless, Godric shared his dream of creating a great wizard`s school with Salazar, who readily agreed this was a grand idea. By this time, they were both at least thirty and had shared a lasting friendship as they became famous wizards with great powers. Salazar got in touch with Helga Hufflepuff, another great wizard, and she came to help create Hogwarts. Later, Godric met young Rowena Ravenclaw, who shared the wisdom beyond her years with the other Hogwarts teachers.

    Godric began to grow away from Salazar as he began to make more demands from the school. Salazar became angrier and angrier with Hogwarts, Godric, and Muggle-born wizards until he finally left he school. He was no longer Godric`s friend, he had become an enemy.

    But proud Godric kept his head high through it, and continued to be noble, brave, and daring. Today, he is perhaps the most respected of the Hogwarts four. Gryffindors have always been brave and noble, and the lion (perhaps from the lions Godric saw on the plains) remains house symbol.Godric Gryffindor`s wand is now in Gringott`s, locked safely away and wonderfully preserved.

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